Can I get some suggestions among these brewers?

I'm about to go on a mini-roadtrip to PA to get some beer, and these are the main brewers that are available that aren't available in my area. I've never had anything by any of them. My favorite styles are IPAs (haven't had one that was too intense yet, but SN Torpedo is probably the most intense I've had) and stouts. But in all honesty, I like just about any type of beer, or at least the types that I've tried.

Also, the place I'm going only sells by the case, so I'm probably only to get two types when I go, and I don't want them to be that similar. A bonus would be if any of these brewers had Irish style beer, as this will probably end up being the beer that I drink on St. Patrick's Day.

It might be too late. The case I have was bottled on 1-25-13. I got it 10 days ago and I can already notice its slightly going down hill losing some of the tropical fruit nose. This beer crushes hopslam BTW.

I'm about to go on a mini-roadtrip to PA to get some beer, and these are the main brewers that are available that aren't available in my area. I've never had anything by any of them. My favorite styles are IPAs (haven't had one that was too intense yet, but SN Torpedo is probably the most intense I've had) and stouts. But in all honesty, I like just about any type of beer, or at least the types that I've tried.

Also, the place I'm going only sells by the case, so I'm probably only to get two types when I go, and I don't want them to be that similar. A bonus would be if any of these brewers had Irish style beer, as this will probably end up being the beer that I drink on St. Patrick's Day.

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weyerbacher double simcoe ipa! if you don get it you're making a mistake!

As I said this will probably be the beer that I drink for St. Patrick's Day, so I'm probably going to end up going sometime between the 1st of March and the 10th.

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You can get Stone at alot of places in PA and since you're an IPA head, check the bottle date first.
Troegs - Nugget Nectar will be gone by then. Check out the Perpetual (again, check bottle dates unless you plan on going to the brewery to buy it.)
Yards - Can't help you, not a big fan.
Bell's - Forget Hop Slam, it'll be sold out. Get some Two Hearted which will be the most accessible IPA from them.
Have you tried Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA? The Kroger in Morgantown seems to always have fresh/pretty fresh availability of this beer which is tougher to find in PA.
Head Hunter was mentioned - GREAT beer but good luck timing it right, it's not that easy to get.
I guess the better question would be, where in PA do you plan on visiting, that would make it easier.

You can get Stone at alot of places in PA and since you're an IPA head, check the bottle date first.
Troegs - Nugget Nectar will be gone by then. Check out the Perpetual (again, check bottle dates unless you plan on going to the brewery to buy it.)
Yards - Can't help you, not a big fan.
Bell's - Forget Hop Slam, it'll be sold out. Get some Two Hearted which will be the most accessible IPA from them.
Have you tried Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA? The Kroger in Morgantown seems to always have fresh/pretty fresh availability of this beer which is tougher to find in PA.
Head Hunter was mentioned - GREAT beer but good luck timing it right, it's not that easy to get.
I guess the better question would be, where in PA do you plan on visiting, that would make it easier.

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Yeah, I've seen Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA a lot, I've just never looked up to see if it was good, and I've always had something else in mind so I've never gotten it. I'm considering going into Slight Indulgence on High Street and just pulling out a sheet of paper and listing everything they have, then looking on here to see if there are any that are considered to be very good and actually getting it. Whenever I go in, I always cave and end up sticking with a Sierra Nevada, Magic Hat or Great Lakes beer, since it's nearly all I know when it comes to good (in my opinion) beer.

Yeah, I've seen Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA a lot, I've just never looked up to see if it was good, and I've always had something else in mind so I've never gotten it. I'm considering going into Slight Indulgence on High Street and just pulling out a sheet of paper and listing everything they have, then looking on here to see if there are any that are considered to be very good and actually getting it. Whenever I go in, I always cave and end up sticking with a Sierra Nevada, Magic Hat or Great Lakes beer, since it's nearly all I know when it comes to good (in my opinion) beer.

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But where in PA do you plan on going? There's great brewers here in PA and in some cases it's more regional than state-wide distribution. With the Leviathan, IMO, it would be an every day go to D-IPA and when TJ's fresh it doesn't get enough credit and love.

But where in PA do you plan on going? There's great brewers here in PA and in some cases it's more regional than state-wide distribution. With the Leviathan, IMO, it would be an every day go to D-IPA and when TJ's fresh it doesn't get enough credit and love.

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Probably Korintus Beer Distributor, which is in Point Marion, right over the border to WV. Unless one of my friends goes on a trip to Pittsburgh soon, in which case I'd probably tag along with them in order to find something on the way or in the city.

Victory, Troegs, Yards, and Weyerbacher all offer Variety packs which might be a good option if you're buying by the case. Otherwise, I'd second Nugget Nectar (if still around), Perpetual, and Two Hearted. And as stated above just make sure to check dates on the IPAs

I'm about to go on a mini-roadtrip to PA to get some beer, and these are the main brewers that are available that aren't available in my area. I've never had anything by any of them. My favorite styles are IPAs (haven't had one that was too intense yet, but SN Torpedo is probably the most intense I've had) and stouts. But in all honesty, I like just about any type of beer, or at least the types that I've tried.

Also, the place I'm going only sells by the case, so I'm probably only to get two types when I go, and I don't want them to be that similar. A bonus would be if any of these brewers had Irish style beer, as this will probably end up being the beer that I drink on St. Patrick's Day.

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1. Where are you going that only sells by the case? (Out of curiosity, not criticism.)
2. Your IPAs would be better consumed immediately, rather than on St. Patrick's Day. If you insist on holding them, drink a few right away.
3. When are you going?
4. Where specifically (area) are you going? A lot of people are saying that NN will be gone by the time you get anywhere, but that may not be the case if you're willing to go to a different store.

You really can't go wrong with anything from Stone (especially if you've never had any of them). Personally, I would focus on their Arrogant Bastard (they also have an oaked version, as well as a double). Their Russian Imperial Stout is worth seeking out too!

Victory ... I would stick with Hop Devil.

Troegs' Nugget Nectar will be gone by the time you make your trip. But, as many have noted, the Perpetual is great. And I would also suggest Troegenator Double Bock.

Probably Korintus Beer Distributor, which is in Point Marion, right over the border to WV. Unless one of my friends goes on a trip to Pittsburgh soon, in which case I'd probably tag along with them in order to find something on the way or in the city.

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Voodoo Brewing has some pretty cool stuff and brewed right there in Western PA.

1. Where are you going that only sells by the case? (Out of curiosity, not criticism.)

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In PA, you can either go to a bottle shop, which must have a kitchen and seating, and has a 192 oz. limit per transaction; or a distributor, which can only sell in case quantities. Wine and hard liquor are sold only in separate government-run stores. Because politicians are really cool guys.

I'm about to go on a mini-roadtrip to PA to get some beer, and these are the main brewers that are available that aren't available in my area. I've never had anything by any of them. My favorite styles are IPAs (haven't had one that was too intense yet, but SN Torpedo is probably the most intense I've had) and stouts. But in all honesty, I like just about any type of beer, or at least the types that I've tried.

Also, the place I'm going only sells by the case, so I'm probably only to get two types when I go, and I don't want them to be that similar. A bonus would be if any of these brewers had Irish style beer, as this will probably end up being the beer that I drink on St. Patrick's Day.

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Victory, Troegs, Stone and Bells are all great. Only had 1 from Yards, and it was good. Stock up on Troegs Perpetual IPA, Nugget Nectar or Java Head Stout and the Stone IPA or the Ruination IPA. The Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale (Black IPA) is amazing, but either of those IPA's will impress the hell out of you. Find some friends who drink beer and get money from them to stock up and then buy 10 cases, all different, it will be worth it.

In PA, you can either go to a bottle shop, which must have a kitchen and seating, and has a 192 oz. limit per transaction; or a distributor, which can only sell in case quantities. Wine and hard liquor are sold only in separate government-run stores. Because politicians are really cool guys.

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Damn, I thought the limited hours in MN were bad. At least they don't restrict like that. In NY it's not terrible -- wine and liquor are sold in separate stores, beer in grocery stores (or beer-only shops).

...but, even though I'm totally biased, I have to say that Michigan takes it. Incredibly unrestricted. Wine, beer, and liquor in grocery stores, late hour alcohol sales, etc.